Train-order-delivering apparatus.



c. WADE. TRAIN-ORDER DELIVERING APPARATUS.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 14. 1915.

1,165,299. Patented Dec.21,1915.

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TRAIN ORDER DELIVERING APPARATUS.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 14, 1915- 1,165,299. Patented Dec. 21, 1915.

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TRAIN-ORDER-DELIVERING APPARATUS.

specification of Letters: Patent.

Application fiieaivia "14, 1915. *Serial No. 28,141.

To all whom'it'ma z concern Be it known that I, CARL B. "WADE, a citizen of the United S-tates,'residing at Russell, in the county of'Russell-and State of Kansas, have invented new and useful Improvements in Train-Order Delivering Apparatus, of which the "following is a specification.

The invention relates to a train order delivering apparatus.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of an apparatus of this character wherein train orders can be successfully delivered to two or more engineers or conductors upon a moving train, thereby avoiding the slowing of the speed of travel thereof or the stopping of the same for this purpose.

Another object of theinvention is the provision of an apparatus of this character wherein an operator is not required tostand near an engine and train for delivering train orders to the same that does not stop at the station from which the orders are'to be "given.

A further object of the invention is the provision of an apparatus of this character which is simple in construction, reliable, positive and efficient in operation, and inexpensive in manufacture and installation.

lVith these and other objects in view, the invention consists in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter fully described, illustrated-in the accompanying drawings, and pointed out in the claims hereunto appended.

In the drawings :Figure 1 is a side elevation of an apparatus constructed in accordance with the invention in position to deliver train orders to a passing train; Fig. 2 is a top plan view thereof; Fig. 3 is an enlarged vertical sectional view through the upper arm; Fig. 4c is an enlarged sectional view on the line 4 of Fig. 1; Fig. 5 is a perspective view of one of the train order clips or holders; Fig. 6 is an enlarged sectional view on the line 66 of Fig. 1.

Similar reference characters indicate cor responding parts throughout the several views in the drawing.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the apparatus comprisesa post or upright 10, preferably made from a metal pipe having the required length, and is securely anchored within the ground so as to be positioned near a railway track. Secured about the and medium ofvpivot pins 15 for swingingly connecting the same so that they may be extended intooperativc position or lowered to inoperative position as the occasion may require. hen the arms 13 and 141 are pro- ]ected into operative position they may be fastened in any suitable manner in the bearings 12011 thecollars llcarried by the post or upright.

The upper arm 13 is formed with a reduced flattened end 16 to which is pivoted an L-shaped coupling 17 the branches of which have fixed therein arms 18 which are disposed at right angles to each other and mounted on the same are inner resilient aw clips 19 which are disposed at opposite sides of the respective arms. Also supported by the arms'18 are outer resilient jaw clips 20 which'are disposed at opposite sides thereof are carried upon rocking shafts 21 journaled transversely in the respective arms, the shaftseach being formed with a depending lug'22 located interiorly of the arm l8 and to which is: pivoted a link 23, the same beingalso pivoted to a latch bolt 2 1 suitably slidably mounted within thearm 18 for locking engagement in a notch 25 formed in the reduced end 16' of the upper arni13 so as to lock either arm 18 in alinementwith the upper arm 13, the lug 22 being also connected with a coiled retractile spring 26 which is fastened at the free end of the arm 18 interiorly thereof, and this spring 26 serves to retract the bolt 24 for the unlocking of either arm 18 when the clips are freed from engagement with a train order holder hereinafter fully described.

The train order holder comprises a resilient loop 27 formed with a handle extension 28 which is adapted to be engaged in the inner and outer clips 19 and 20 when in a position to be delivered to the engineer or conductor of a moving train. The holder is adapted to receive the train order or despatch to be delivered to the engineer and conductor of the moving train.

The bolt 24 at its locking end is beveled at 29, while the reduced end 16 of the upper arm 13 is rounded at 30 so that the bolt 24 will ride upon the rounded portion 30 when Patented Dec. 21,1915.

the arms 18 are raised to perimt the locking of the same in such position. The two arms 18 are employed for the delivery of train orders to two engineers when the train is being drawn by two locomotives. WVhen the arms 18 have been adjusted one of the same is positioned in alinement with the upper arm 13, while the other arm 18 is in a perpendicular position at right angles thereto and above the same. hen the train order holder has been removed from the clips 19 and 20 on the horizontally disposed arm 18 by the engineer in the first or the forward locomotive of the train the bolt 24 is automatically released so that this arm will become lowered and the other arm 18 brought from perpendicular to horizontal position in alinement with the upper arm 13 so that the engineer in the second or rear locomotive can remove the holder for the train order from the inner and outer clips 19 and 20 thereon.

On the lower arm 14 are fixed inner and outer resilient jaw clips 31 and 32, respectively, the same being disposed on opposite sides of the said arm, and in which is adapted to engage the train order holder hereinbefore set forth. These clips 81 and 32 which are disposed at opposite sides of the arm 14 will permit the holder to be positioned at either side thereof according to the direction of travel of the train. The lower arm 14 serves to hold the train order holder in proper position to be caught by the conductor of the train when standing on the steps, so that both the engineers and conductor can receive the train orders With despatch and without injury While. the train is traveling past a station. The upper and lower arms 13 and 14 are lowered after the delivery of the train order holders therefrom so as to be in inoperative position when not in use.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, the construction and manner of opera tion of the device will be clearly understood, and therefore a more extended explanation has been omitted.

What is claimed is:

1. An apparatus of the class described comprising an upright, upper and lower 1 arms swingingly connected thereto, an L- shaped member pivotally mounted on the upper arm, means in the branches of the upper arm, means inthe branches of the member for locking the same in two positions, clips carried by the limbs of the member, connections between the outermost clip on each limb and the means for locking the member to release the same when a train order holder is removed from the clips, clips on the lower arm, and a trainiorder holder adapted for detachable engagement in the said clips.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

Witnesses: to

V. K. Hoovnn, FRANCES FOCHT.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of latents,

Washington, D. G.

CARL B. WADE; 

